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Students at St. Michael School watch television during class, under the supervision of a religious sister, circa 1960. Catholic Exponent File Photo.

The Eucharist in Diocesan Catholic Schools

August 11, 2025

The diocese’s six Catholic High schools serve thousands of students each school year.

Young child clutches an Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue

Catholic Echo and diocesan communications department recognized at CMC Phoenix

June 28, 2025

The Diocese of Youngstown and The Catholic Echo received several awards at this year’s Catholic Media Association Awards ceremony, which was held the last day of the association’s conference in Phoenix from June 24 to 27.

This photo includes the bishop with all of the recipients of the Eagle of the Cross Award.

The Good News: June/July 2025

June 1, 2025

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is seeking help with office tasks and upcoming fundraising events in Ashtabula,

This is a photo from the Columbiana Fair with Father Kevin Peters greeting people who participated in the Fair Mass.

Urban and Rural, United in Christ

June 1, 2025

No matter how completely and comprehensively we believe we have defined and described our lives, there’s always another part

People walk in procession, holding a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Photo by Bob Rossiter

Inside the Third Annual Hispanic Ministry Summit

April 15, 2025

The Hispanic community of the Diocese of Youngstown met with Bishop David Bonnar for the Third Annual Hispanic Ministry Summit at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna on March 22.

Bishop smiles at young girl during Hispanic Conference 2025. Photo by Bob Rossiter

Dentro de la Tercera Cumbre Anual del Ministerio Hispano

April 15, 2025

La comunidad hispana de la Diócesis de Youngstown se reunió con el Obispo David Bonnar para la Tercera Cumbre Anual del Ministerio Hispano en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción en Ravena el 22 de marzo.

Bishop Bonnar in purple vestments speaks at the lectern

What time is it?

April 1, 2025

When I moved into the bishop’s house, I was delighted to discover a working, ticking grandfather clock. Every 15minutes,

Deacon holds a book aloft during Rite of Election. Photo by Brian Keith.

Rite of Election 2025

March 10, 2025

View a collection of photos from the Rite of Election on March 9.

God parent stands with two confirmands at the Rite of Election. Photo by Brian Keith.

The Good News: March 2025

March 1, 2025

Catholic Sisters Week, new Adult Faith Formation Courses and more good news from across the diocese!

Reverend John Keehner Named Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City

February 12, 2025

Pope Francis has named Reverend John Keehner, a priest of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, the eighth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa. This appointment was made public today by Cardinal Christopher Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.